US Bridges

Lariat RD over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 1.4E 2.5S of Wind Horst · Structure no. 000290569906100

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lariat RD over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lariat RD over Coon Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLariat RD
CrossesCoon Creek
Location1.4E 2.5S of Wind Horst
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74828, -99.61707
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lariat RD over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lariat RD over Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Lariat RD over Coon Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lariat RD over Coon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lariat RD over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.